Securable Cover With Attaching Mechanisms

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure provides for a securable cover. The securable cover may comprise an outer layer. The securable cover may comprise a first portion. The securable cover may comprise a second portion. The securable cover may comprise at least one liner. The securable cover may comprise at least one attachment mechanism. The securable cover may comprise a first connector. The securable cover may comprise a second connector. The securable cover may comprise an attachable layer. The securable cover may comprise at least one internal material. When the securable cover comprises at least one internal material, the internal material(s) may be weighted.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to and the full benefit of UnitedStates Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/262,666 (filed Oct.18, 2021, and titled “TOWEL WITH SNAP CLOSURE AND HEAT RESISTANTLINER”), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, barbers and hairstylists have difficulty keeping towelssecure around clients' necks during the provision of one or moreservices. Currently available towels must be held in place, for example,with a client's hands or with clips. Unfortunately, these methods ofholding the towel in place often result in the towels falling on thefloor. Oftentimes when the towel hits the floor it picks up hair anddirt that make the towel unfit for continued use. The dropped towelusually must be replaced with a new towel or risk soiling the client'sclothing.

In addition to the challenges associated with keeping a towel securedduring the provision of hair services, currently available towelstypically provide little to no protection against other forms of soilinga client's clothing. For example, a hairstylist may need to spray down aclient's hair with water during an appointment. As the water runs offthe client's hair, the towel may absorb the moisture. Because of thetowel's water retention properties, this dampness may transfer to theclient's clothing under the towel. Even worse, the towel may becomesaturated with water and, because of this same retention property, keepthe client's clothing wet for the duration of the appointment.

The above-described properties of currently available towels often leavea client with an unsanitary and uncomfortable experience for theduration of a hair appointment. Currently, no towels sufficientlyprotect a client's clothing from getting wet or soiled.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

What is needed is a securable cover that secures around a client's neckand prevents wetting or soiling of the client's clothing. The disclosedsecurable cover may prevent circumstances wherein a towel falls fromaround the neck of a client while the client receives one or more salonservices without the need for the client or a separate object tophysically hold the towel around the client's neck. In some embodiments,a water and/or heat resistant lining may be added to the inside of thesecurable cover to reduce the chances of a client's clothing becomingexcessively wet and/or soiled and to minimize the potential for one ormore chemicals to damage the client's clothing.

The present disclosure provides for a securable cover. The securablecover may comprise an outer layer. The securable cover may comprise afirst portion. The securable cover may comprise a second portion. Thesecurable cover may comprise at least one liner. The securable cover maycomprise at least one attachment mechanism. The securable cover maycomprise a first connector. The securable cover may comprise a secondconnector. The securable cover may comprise an attachable layer. Thesecurable cover may comprise an internal material. When the securablecover comprises an internal material, the internal material may beweighted.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings that are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification illustrate several embodiments of the disclosureand, together with the description, serve to explain the principles ofthe disclosure:

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable cover,according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1B illustrates a rear view of an exemplary securable cover,according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising a liner,according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2A illustrates a section view of an exemplary securable covercomprising an attachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 2B illustrates a section view of an exemplary securable covercomprising an attachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 2C illustrates a section view of an exemplary securable covercomprising an attachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable cover,according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a first portion and a second portion, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B illustrates a rear view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a first portion and a second portion, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a first portion and a second portion, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B illustrates a rear view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a first portion and a second portion, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5C illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a removeable first portion, according to some embodiments ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 5D illustrates a front view of an exemplary securable covercomprising a removeable first portion, according to some embodiments ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachable layer, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 6B illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachable layer, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary securable cover, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising an attachablelayer, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9A illustrates an exemplary securable cover, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9B illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising an internalmaterial, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary securable cover, according to someembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11A illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 11B illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 11C illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 11D illustrates an exemplary securable cover comprising anattachment mechanism, according to some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following sections, detailed descriptions of examples and methodsof the disclosure will be given. The description of both preferred andalternative examples, though thorough, are exemplary only, and it isunderstood to those skilled in the art that variations, modifications,and alterations may be apparent. It is therefore to be understood thatthe examples do not limit the broadness of the aspects of the underlyingdisclosure as defined by the claims.

Referring now to FIGS. 1A-C, an exemplary securable cover 100 isillustrated. In some embodiments, the securable cover 100 may comprisean outer layer 110 that comprises a contact surface and an opposinginner layer that comprises an interior surface, wherein the inner layeris attached to the outer layer 110 In some implementations, thesecurable cover 100 may comprise at least one attachment mechanism 130.In some aspects, the securable cover 100 may comprise at least one liner120. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the securable cover100, such as, by way of example and not limitation, the inner layer, theouter layer 110, and/or the at least one liner 120 may at leastpartially comprise an at least partially pliable and/or at leastpartially absorbent material, such as fabric, canvas, cotton, polyester,leather, vinyl, foam, rubber, latex, plastic, and other non-limitingexamples, as well as any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the liner 120 may be configured to be removablyattached to the interior surface of the inner layer or the contactsurface of the outer layer 110 via, by way of example and notlimitation, one or more attachment mechanisms 130. In someimplementations, the liner 120 may provide additional characteristics tothe securable cover 100. For example, the liner 120 may at leastpartially comprise one or more heat-resistant materials (such as, by wayof example and not limitation, woven fiberglass, silicone, otherpolymers, or similar non-limiting examples, as well as any combinationthereof) that may increase the longevity of the securable cover 100 andimprove the comfort of the wearer by absorbing heat from hair dryers orother heat sources at a hair salon.

As an illustrative example, a securable cover 100 may at least partiallycomprise a towel and may be used in hair salons by being placed around aclient's neck during an appointment. The securable cover 100 may beattached via at least one attachment mechanism 130 in the form of, forexample and not limitation, one or more snap-fit elements (such as, forexample and not limitation, snap buttons), clips, clamps, clasps, hooks,pins, holes, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any similar elements orcombination(s) thereof to keep the securable cover 100 from slipping offthe client's shoulders after the towel is placed.

In some implementations, two different types of attachment mechanisms130 may be configured to interact with each other to keep the securablecover 100 in place around the client's neck. By way of example and notlimitation, a first attachment mechanism 130 in the form of a hook orpin may be configured to be securely received by a second attachmentmechanism 130 in the form of a hole.

Referring now to FIGS. 2A-C, a section view of an exemplary securablecover comprising an attachment mechanism 230, 231 is illustrated. Insome embodiments, the securable cover may comprise an outer layer 210.In some implementations, the securable cover may comprise at least oneattachment mechanism 230, 231. In some aspects, the securable cover maycomprise at least one liner 220.

In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 230, 231 may comprise afirst connector 240, 241 attached to a first location on the securablecover. In some implementations, the attachment mechanism 230, 231 maycomprise a second connector 245 attached to a second location on thesecurable cover 200. In some aspects, the first connector 240, 241 maybe removably secured to the second connector 245 to at least temporarilysecure two objects (such as, by way of example and not limitation, thefirst location on the securable cover and the second location on thesecurable cover) together.

In some embodiments, the first connector 240, 241 may be connected to orintegrated with the outer layer 210. In some implementations the secondconnector 245 may at least partially protrude through the liner 220.

In some aspects, at least a portion of the first connector 240, 241 maypenetrate through the securable cover from the outer layer 210 and mayextrude from liner 220 and be removably received by the second connector245. In some embodiments, the first connector 240, 241 may be configuredto interface with or be removably secured to at least one externaldevice or at least one external connector, or a combination thereof.

In some aspects, the first connector 240, 241 may at least partiallycomprise a material such as, by way of example and not limitation, amagnetic alloy that may assist with the alignment and securing of thefirst connector 240, 241 to the second connector 245. In someembodiments, the first connector 240, 241 may be configured to interfacewith or be removably secured to at least one external connector througha medium based on the type of material that comprises the firstconnector 240, 241 and/or the external connector(s), such as viamagnetic attachment, as a non-limiting example.

Referring now to FIG. 3 , an exemplary securable cover 300 isillustrated. In some aspects, the securable cover 300 may comprise anouter layer 310. In some embodiments, the securable cover 300 maycomprise a plurality of attachment mechanisms 330, 331.

In some implementations, the attachment mechanisms 330, 331 may allowthe securable cover 300 to be arranged in a variety of pre-establishedforms when the attachment mechanisms 330, 331 are connected or securedin various configurations. For example, buttons on tapered ends of asecurable cover 300 that at least partially comprises a towel may allowa user to adjust the towel from a draped position around the user's neckand wrap it up around wet hair on the user's head to retain the moisturein the hair and prevent water from dripping until the user is ready todry the hair.

Referring now to FIGS. 4A-B, an exemplary securable cover 400 comprisinga first portion 415 and second portion 417 is illustrated. In someembodiments, the securable cover 400 may comprise an outer layer 410. Insome implementations, the outer layer 410 may comprise a first portion415. In some aspects, the outer layer 410 may comprise a second portion417. In some embodiments, a bottom region of the first portion 415 maybe configured to interface with a top region of the second portion 417.

For example, the bottom region of the first portion 415 may beconfigured to make at least partial physical contact with the top regionof the second portion 417 or the bottom region of the first portion 415may be configured to overlap or cover the top region of the secondportion 417. In some implementations, the securable cover 400 maycomprise at least one attachment mechanism 430. In some aspects, thebottom region of the first portion 415 may be removably attached to thetop region of the second portion 417 via the at least one attachmentmechanism 430.

In some implementations, the first portion 415 may at least partiallycomprise a different material than the second portion 417. In someaspects, the first portion 415 may comprise a different material for thepurpose of taking advantage of various material-specific properties. Forexample, the first portion 415 may at least partially comprise amaterial that is waterproof, thereby preventing liquid from saturatingor soaking through the securable cover 400.

As another example, the first portion 415 may at least partiallycomprise a material with water-repellent properties and the secondportion 417 may at least partially comprise a material withwater-absorbent properties that absorbs moisture or liquid that isredirected, repelled, or deflected from the first portion 415.

Referring now to FIGS. 5A-D, an exemplary securable cover 500 comprisinga first portion 515, 516 and second portion 517 is illustrated. In someembodiments, the securable cover 500 may comprise an outer layer 510. Insome implementations, the outer layer 510 may comprise a first portion515. In some aspects, the outer layer 510 may comprise a second portion517. In some embodiments, a bottom region of the first portion 515 maybe configured to interface with a top region of the second portion 517.In some implementations, the securable cover 500 may comprise at leastone attachment mechanism 530. In some aspects, the bottom region of thefirst portion 515 may be removably attached to the top region of secondportion 517 via the at least one attachment mechanism 530.

In some implementations, the first portion 515 or the second portion 517may be removable or detachable. In some embodiments, the first portion516 may retain the shape of the securable cover 500 for ease inreattaching the first portion 516 to the second portion 517. In someaspects, the first portion 515 or the second portion 517, or both, mayat least partially comprise a material that is machine-washable. In someembodiments, the securable cover 500 may comprise at least oneattachment mechanism 530 that allows the first portion 515 or the secondportion 517 to be at least temporarily attached and secured to thesecurable cover 500.

In some implementations, the securable cover 500 may comprise at leastone liner that spans the length of both the first portion 515 and thesecond portion 517 to provide an attachable surface for the firstportion 515 or the second portion 517 to be at least temporarilyattached and secured to.

Referring now to FIG. 6A-B, an exemplary securable cover 600 comprisingan attachable layer 650 is illustrated. In some embodiments, thesecurable cover 600 may comprise an outer layer 610. In someimplementations, the securable cover 600 may comprise a plurality ofattachment mechanisms 630, 631.

In some aspects, the securable cover 600 may comprise a generic materialor object that may be adapted to a specific use through the fastening ofat least one removable attachment mechanism 630, 631 and an attachablelayer 650. In some embodiments, a plurality of attachment mechanisms 630may be at least temporarily fastened or otherwise secured to the outerlayer 610 of the securable cover 600 to equip the securable cover 600for an intended purpose.

As an illustrative example, a person dying their hair at home may wishto take advantage of the uses of the securable cover 600. To do so, theymake take an ordinary towel and attach sleeves, clips, clasps, clamps,or similar fastening elements containing corresponding attachmentmechanisms 630 to the corners of the towel via, by way of example andnot limitation, a tension or friction-based fit and then fasten theattachment mechanisms 630 together in a selected or preferredconfiguration. The user may also use at least one secondary attachmentmechanism 631 to at least temporarily attach and secure an attachablelayer 650 to the top of the towel. This attachable layer 650 may atleast partially comprise a waterproof material that is designed to keepthe hair dye from staining the towel.

Referring now to FIG. 7 , an exemplary securable cover 700 isillustrated. In some embodiments, the securable cover 700 may comprisean outer layer 710. In some implementations, the securable cover 700 maycomprise at least one attachment mechanism 730.

In some aspects, the outer layer 710 may at least partially comprise ahydrophobic, waterproof, water-resistant, or similar material (such as,by way of example and not limitation, various types of plastics andother polymers) that directs water and moisture further down thesecurable cover 700. In some embodiments, the outer layer 710 may atleast partially comprise a liquid-catching region, such as a curved lip712 on the edge of a bottom region of the outer layer 710, as anon-limiting example, which may catch or retain liquid from thehydrophobic material.

Continuing the example of a curved lip design, in some implementations,the curved lip 712 or other liquid-catching region (or one or moreportions thereof) may at least partially comprise an absorbent materialthat, for example, may line the curved lip 712. In some aspects, thecurved lip 712 may comprise a slanted surface that directs all collectedliquid to one end of the curved lip 712. In some embodiments, the curvedlip 712 may comprise a draining mechanism to remove or release thecollected liquid, such as a draining outlet, draining port, or drainingtube, as a list of non-limiting examples.

Referring now to FIG. 8 , an exemplary securable cover 800 comprising anattachable layer 850 is illustrated. In some embodiments, the securablecover 800 may comprise an outer layer 810. In some implementations, thesecurable cover 800 may comprise at least one attachment mechanism 830.In some aspects, the securable cover 800 may comprise an attachablelayer 850.

In some embodiments, the attachable layer 850 may supplement the utilityof the securable cover 800. For example, the attachable layer 850 may atleast partially comprise an absorbent material that captures water as itdrips from recently washed hair. In some implementations, the attachablelayer 850 may be at least temporarily removably secured to the securablecover 800 by at least one attachment mechanism 830. In some aspects, theattachable layer 850 may be detachable. In some embodiments, theattachable layer 850 may at least partially comprise a material that ismachine washable.

As another example, in some implementations the attachable layer 850 mayat least partially comprise a statically charged material that attractsand retains loose hairs. The attachable layer 850 may thereby improvecleaning after a haircut by retaining most of the cut hair and then, bybeing detachable and washable, the attachable layer 850 may enable thebarber or stylist to clean and discard cut hair quickly. In someimplementations, the attachable layer 850 may be disposable anddiscarded upon use.

Referring now to FIGS. 9A-B, an exemplary securable cover 900 isillustrated. In some embodiments, the securable cover 900 may compriseat least one attachment mechanism 930. In some implementations, thesecurable cover 900 may comprise at least one internal material 960.

In some aspects, the securable cover 900 may comprise at least oneinternal material 960. In some embodiments, the internal material 960may at least partially comprise a weighted material or one or moreweighted elements. In some implementations, the weight of the internalmaterial 960 may provide stability to the securable cover 900 duringuse. In some aspects, the weight of the internal material 960 mayprovide a calming or soothing effect on a wearer of the securable cover900.

As an example, a child may wear a weighted securable cover 900 that atleast partially comprises a towel during their first haircut. The weightof the securable cover 900 may help the securable cover 900 stay inplace during the child's haircut and may help reduce fidgeting andrestlessness by providing comfort to the child in a fashion similar to aweighted blanket.

Referring now to FIG. 10 , an exemplary securable cover 1000 isillustrated. In some embodiments, the securable cover 1000 may comprisean outer layer 1010. In some implementations, the securable cover 1000may comprise at least one attachment mechanism 1030.

In some aspects, the securable cover 1000 may comprise two or moreattachment mechanisms 1030. In some implementations, a first connectorof each of the two or more attachment mechanisms 1030 may be configuredto be removably secured to a second connector of at least one differentattachment mechanism 1030. In some embodiments, the two or moreattachment mechanisms 1030 may allow the size or fit of the securablecover 1000 to be adjusted.

As an example, the securable cover 1000 may be worn by an adult andsized and secured to fit the adult's frame by a combination of two ormore attachment mechanisms 1030. After the adult is finished using thesecurable cover 1000, the securable cover 1000 may be adjusted to fitthe frame of a child by engaging, securing, or fastening a combinationof two or more attachment mechanisms 1030 that differs from thecombination of attachment mechanisms 1030 used to secure the securablecover 1000 on/to the adult.

Referring now to FIGS. 11A-D, an exemplary securable cover comprising atleast one attachment mechanism 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133 is illustrated. Insome embodiments, the attachment mechanism 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133 maycomprise a plurality of methods or means of attachment such as snap-onclasps, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or a zipper, as a non-limitinglist of examples.

In some implementations, the attachment mechanism 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133may allow the securable cover to fit two or more people of differentsizes. As an example, the securable cover may be used at a hair salon,where it may first be secured to a large man, then to an average-sizedwoman, and finally to a small child. The attachment mechanism 1130,1131, 1132, 1133 may allow the same securable cover to fit all threepeople by allowing for different configurations of securing thesecurable cover.

CONCLUSION

A number of embodiments of the present disclosure have been described.While this specification contains many specific implementation details,these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of anydisclosures or of what may be claimed, but rather as descriptions offeatures specific to particular embodiments of the present disclosure.

Certain features that are described in this specification in the contextof separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination or in asingle embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described inthe context of a single embodiment can also be implemented incombination in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitablesub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above asacting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, oneor more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excisedfrom the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to asub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.

Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particularorder, this should not be understood as requiring that such operationsbe performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, orthat all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirableresults. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processingmay be advantageous.

Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodimentsdescribed above should not be understood as requiring such separation inall embodiments, and it should be understood that the described programcomponents and systems can generally be integrated together in a singlesoftware product or packaged into multiple software products.

Thus, particular embodiments of the subject matter have been described.Other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. In somecases, the actions recited in the claims can be performed in a differentorder and still achieve desirable results. In addition, the processesdepicted in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require theparticular order show, or sequential order, to achieve desirableresults. In certain implementations, multitasking and parallelprocessing may be advantageous. Nevertheless, it will be understood thatvarious modifications may be made without departing from the spirit andscope of the claimed disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A securable cover comprising: an outer layer,wherein the outer layer comprises a contact surface; an inner layer,wherein the inner layer is attached to the outer layer and comprises aninterior surface opposite of the contact surface; at least oneattachment mechanism, wherein the at least one attachment mechanismcomprises: a first connector, wherein the first connector is attached toa first location on the securable cover; and a second connector, whereinthe second connector is attached to a second location on the securablecover, wherein the first connector is configured to be removably securedto the second connector.
 2. The securable cover of claim 1, wherein thesecurable cover further comprises at least one liner, wherein the atleast one liner is configured to be removably attached to the interiorsurface of the inner layer.
 3. The securable cover of claim 1, whereinthe securable cover further comprises: a first portion and a secondportion, wherein a bottom region of the first portion is configured tointerface with a top region of the second portion.
 4. The securablecover of claim 3, wherein the bottom region of the first portion isremovably attachable to the top region of the second portion.
 5. Thesecurable cover of claim 3, wherein the bottom region of the firstportion is removably attachable to the top region of the second portionvia the at least one attachment mechanism.
 6. The securable cover ofclaim 1, wherein the securable cover further comprises an attachablelayer.
 7. The securable cover of claim 6, wherein the attachable layerat least partially comprises an absorbent material.
 8. The securablecover of claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment mechanismcomprises at least one of: a snap-fit element, a clip, a clamp, a clasp,a hook, a pin, a hole, and a hook-and-loop fastener.
 9. The securablecover of claim 1, wherein the securable cover comprises two or more ofthe at least one attachment mechanism.
 10. The securable cover of claim9, wherein the first connector of each of the two or more of the atleast one attachment mechanism is configured to be removably secured tothe second connector of a different at least one attachment mechanism.11. The securable cover of claim 1, wherein the at least one attachmentmechanism is removable.
 12. The securable cover of claim 1, wherein thesecurable cover at least partially comprises an absorbent material. 13.The securable cover of claim 1, wherein the outer layer at leastpartially comprises a hydrophobic material.
 14. The securable cover ofclaim 13, wherein the outer layer at least partially comprises aliquid-catching region.
 15. The securable cover of claim 14, wherein theliquid-catching region at least partially comprises a curved lip on anedge of a bottom region of the outer layer.
 16. The securable cover ofclaim 14, wherein the liquid-catching region at least partiallycomprises an absorbent material.
 17. The securable cover of claim 1,wherein the securable cover comprises at least one internal material.18. The securable cover of claim 17, wherein the at least one internalmaterial at least partially comprises a weighted material.
 19. Thesecurable cover of claim 1, wherein securable cover further comprises atleast one liner, wherein the at least one liner is configured to beremovably attached to the contact surface of the outer layer.
 20. Thesecurable cover of claim 2, wherein the at least one liner at leastpartially comprises at least one heat-resistant material.